Project Manager

Elevation Recruitment Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a Sub-Contract Project Manager for a 9-month contract focused on outsourcing initiatives. This role requires a seasoned project manager to manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure project delivery within budget and quality standards. Ideal for candidates with extensive experience in project management and a strong background in relevant industries.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in project management, focusing on outsourcing.
• Strong communicator and collaborator with a data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead outsourcing initiatives and ensure project delivery to specifications.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee vendor performance.

Skills

Project Management

Vendor Management

Negotiation

Quality Control

Risk Management

Job description

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Senior Divisional Manager | Technical Engineering, QHSE, Design & Projects

Elevation Recruitment’s Design & Projects Division is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Sub-Contract Project Manager to lead key outsourcing initiatives. This 9-month fixed-term contract is ideal for a seasoned project manager with strong vendor management experience and a proven track record of delivering high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

The Role

You’ll act as a critical link between internal teams and external partners, ensuring outsourced projects are delivered to specification while managing risk, cost, and performance. You’ll lead across contract negotiation, quality control, financial oversight, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and manage outsourcing partners, ensuring clear communication and effective relationships
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance throughout project lifecycles
• Define and uphold quality standards, leading audits and corrective actions where needed
• Oversee budgets and drive cost efficiencies without compromising standards
• Maintain detailed project schedules and coordinate cross-functional resources
• Report progress, risks, and KPIs to senior stakeholders

About You

• 3–5 years’ experience in project management, with a strong focus on outsourcing or subcontractor management
• Comfortable managing projects under strict time, cost, and quality requirements
• Strong communicator, negotiator, and collaborator
• Familiar with methodologies such as Agile, Lean, or PMP
• Background in manufacturing or similar industries is a strong advantage
• Data-driven mindset with strong risk and vendor performance management experience

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced contractor to make a measurable impact in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment. You'll work with trusted vendors and highly engaged internal teams on projects critical to business success.

Interested?

Please reach out to Jack Heffren or Steve Barnett at Elevation Recruitment Group for more details or apply via LinkedIn.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Fabricated Metal Products

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